Alford, Lincolnshire
What to Expect
Students in my studio use a range of custom designed pieces, games, activities and practise essentials to make every lesson meaningful and engaging.
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Younger students benefit from specifically created repertoire that develops technical skill (Arm weight and firm fingertips), pattern awareness (rhythm and pitch patterns) and musical understanding (terms, symbols and sound).
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Adults benefit from a wholly pattern based approach in their first year. Focus on chords, rhythmic patterns, aural awareness and practise skills allows adult learners to become more independent and musically capable.
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All students are provided with lesson notes after their lessons to help them organise their home practise. Depending on age, parents may be expected to help students to plan an effective routine at home.
My book is currently under development.
The Great Lantern Festival
Rote Piece
Shake the Papaya Down
Traditional (Jamaica)
Why use backing tracks?
Play alongside custom-made backing tracks designed to help younger students develop their ability to play in time and more importantly not on their own at home. The music Josh creates can be tailored to individual need and allow's students to learn fresh and exciting new pieces.
How Students Develop Musicianship
Explore
Students are encouraged to listen to music that is similar to the pieces they are learning. Learning new music is approached as an exploration — identifying patterns, recognising harmony and developing aural awareness.
Create
Students are encouraged to create their own music by using ideas and patterns they see in the pieces they learn. Students are encouraged to develop their own musical ideas through improvisation and composition.
Outcomes
My students become:
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Confident performers
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Independent learners
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Musically aware listeners
Learn
Students are encouraged to become independent learners through their knowledge of technique (how the body works), musical language (Symbols and terms) and practise skills (How to practise effectively).​
Musical Pillars
Lessons are planned using these musical pillars: Each pillar helps to develop a specific area of musical understanding.
Pulse/Rhythm
Aural Awareness
Reading
Harmony
Technical Control
Musical Creation
Practise skills​
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Students progress through my studio by gradually becoming more confident with each of these pillars. My students aim to become capable and well-rounded musicians, capable of more than just passing exams and reading pieces.
What the tuition fee includes:
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Lesson planning, preparation/supplies and selection of music. (Workbooks, worksheets, listening Lists, pieces, games, videos)
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Studio Memberships that I belong to. These provide resources, games and teaching materials for students.
(Vibrant Music Teaching and TopMusic, EPTA)
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Membership to my website and access to tutorial videos, worksheets and activities and sheet music.
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Tuition Fees
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£22.00 30mins
£30.00 45 mins
£40.00 1 hour
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Payment is taken via online bank transfer.
You can pay per term or weekly.
(Invoices are sent out at the beginning of each half term)
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Fees are reviewed periodically to reflect ongoing professional development and studio resources.
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Terms and conditions regarding lesson cancellations are provided in the Piano Policy provided after your first lesson.
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